In 1929 the first all-female air race to place from August 18 – August 26. It was a transcontinental course, which started in Santa Monica, CA and ended at the Nation Air Races in Cleveland, OH. Most people refer to the race as the Powder Puff Derby. The name was coined by Will Rogers as he covered the race. The exhibit features photographs and biographical information on each woman that participated in the race, a race route map, and a panel that reveals the winners: Louise Thaden and Phoebe Omlie.